4Patches4Hope began as a desire to use my passion for quilting and the power of social media and word of mouth to create comfort quilts for those undergoing cancer treatments and also raise money for cancer research. It was to begin on my mother’s birthday –today - October 4, 2011 and be a birthday gift to her.
Unfortunately Mom’s cancer had a different timetable, and on July 12, 2011 her battle with this disease ended.
I decided to forge forward in her memory.

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Saturday, March 23, 2013

Spring Delivery Time

We are preparing for our trip to SC for Easter -and I've been busy trying to finish up quilts to deliver them while we are down there. So far of the 7 that have been delivered, 5 were driven down, and 2 were combined in Christmas shipping packages, so I have managed to keep my delivery costs to a minimum.

The latest 5 were finished up this morning and came out of the dryer just in time for the sun to break through the clouds a bit for a photo session. We've been pretty snowy still, but we had a bit of a thaw today so there are patches of - um - brown showing through the white. There are some peeks of growth where the tulips and daffodils are - and Mom always said it couldn't be spring until it snowed on the blooming daffodils, so it is not far off.

Made from donated patches -and the first quilt to be dedicated in honor of someone.

One of my favorite fabrics in this quilt (and nearly overall from the donated blocks) - makes me think of Japan.

The back of the dedicated quilt - the two blocks in this backing strip were made by the person who sponsored the quilt.

One of mine - I saw this pattern free online and couldn't get it out of my head, so I made it with some donated fabric. It is a little busy in person - but photographed really nicely.

Another one of mine - made with leftover bits from a bargello I made as a gift. The chevron is not as noticeable in this photo as the light fabrics disappeared a bit, but this is very light and springy.

Black and purple donated blocks - I didn't have enough of either color to do a full 14 strips. This one is more masculine feeling overall.

Another one of mine inspired by a free pattern online. This one was a good example of the importance of consistent seam allowances... my strips ended up off by quite a bit at the end (hidden by the wind) but it still made a cheery and cozy quilt.

Some of the blocks in the quilt were made by tiny 4 patches - measuring 2.5" - using up lots of little bits in every project.

More to come -just not for this trip. I am working on sock monkeys now as gifts for family members - so a completely different kind of sewing.

Thank you so much for picking my card as one your winners from the teddies challenge, it is such an honour.Thank you for all your hard work in making the challenge so successful, it's a shame that the challenge is ending but I can totally understand your reasons and wish you all the best.Sue xx obat penggugur kandungan

1. Make light-dark 4 patch block(s) using 2 1/2” squares (assembled blocks should be 4 1/2” square). Use any colors you like for your “dark” but please try to use white or ivory for your “light.”

2. Send the finished block(s) to:

4Patches4Hope c/o Regina Arlauckas, PO Box 363 Churchville, NY 14428

3. A MONETARY DONATION IS NOT REQUIRED but Please consider making a $4 donation for each block you make to the American Cancer Society via the link at The American Cancer Society or enclose a check to the American Cancer Society with your blocks. (Please do NOT enclose cash and be sure your checks are to the American Cancer Society.)

4. WE REACHED OUR BLOCK GOAL of 4000 - AND WE WILL KEEP COLLECTING!!!

5. Received blocks will be assembled into “comfort quilts” and donated to the Anderson Medical Center in Anderson, SC and the Pluta Cancer Center in Rochester, NY.

6. Each block donated will enter your name into a drawing for “participation prizes.”

7. Donations of backing fabrics, batting and services are also appreciated.

About Me

Always "buzzing" from one project or craft to another, I am a rubber stamper, quilter, beader, silk-screener, stenciler, and general craft "dabbler", and have been crafting in one form or another since my first childhood sewing lesson.
Continuing to craft while juggling married life, motherhood, and full time employment - along with ongoing house renovations - gives me lots to write about!